# NTSB Accident LAX02GA209
> **McDonnell Douglas 369E** · 2002-06-25 · Ontario, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX02GA209
- **Event ID:** 20020712X01109
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-06-25
- **Location:** Ontario, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.046665, -117.601669
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** 369E
- **Registration:** N40NT
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The mechanic's improper maintenance procedures (FOD prevention) during a 100-hour inspection, which resulted in foreign object damage (FOD) to the compressor section and catastrophic engine failure.  Factors were the presence of vehicles and power lines partially obstructing the forced landing site that necessitated the pilot's use of rotor system energy to avoid, which resulted in a hard landing.

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